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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 340.98 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 340.98 and 99 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 340.98 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/340.98 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 340.98 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 33,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,757.02/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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